nextjobz Career Summit & Job Fest 2020 connects employers with job seekers in Dhaka

Dhaka's Krishibid Institution hosted the nextjobz Career Summit & Job Fest 2020, a significant event designed to directly link job seekers with potential employers. The summit brought together more than 100 companies and industry experts, attracting thousands of individuals eager to find employment opportunities.

Organized by nextjobz, the primary goal of the fest was to cultivate a skilled workforce that meets the current demands of the labor market. By facilitating direct interaction between job seekers and employers, the event aimed to streamline the hiring process and provide valuable career development insights.

Dr. Nazneen Kawshar Chowdhury, secretary and executive chairman of the National Skills Development Authority at the Prime Minister’s Office, attended as the chief guest. Shoeb Hassan, chief business officer of nextjobz Limited, also addressed the attendees. Key figures from AKIJ Resource, including Chief People Officer Md Afsar Uddin and Chief Business Development Officer Towfique Hasan, along with Chief Business Officer of AKIJ AgriLife Md Aktarul Islam, were present.

The event saw robust participation, with around 2,500 job seekers engaging in walk-in interviews for approximately 750 job openings. This high turnout underscores the strong demand for employment and the effectiveness of such platforms in connecting talent with opportunities.